Kenny Francis, Hendrick Motorsports

Hendrick Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne's crew chief, Kenny Francis, was fined $25,000 Tuesday, May 6, for rules violations during qualifying for the Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway last weekend. Kahne's car failed the minimum weight requirement and was forced to start in the back of the field.

Richard Petty Motorsports crew chief Kenny Francis, the crew chief of the No. 9 car that driver Kasey Kahne formerly drove, said he will stay with the team for the finish of the Sprint Cup season, according to SceneDaily.com's Bob Pockrass. Francis will join Kahne at Red Bull Racing for the 2011 Cup season. Francis will serve as the crew chief for driver Aric Almirola this weekend at Martinsville Speedway.